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P333 LEA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,352 mi
Last recorded90,352 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 LEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,352 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear chassis rails o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear inner sills o/s & n/s.

Front tyres wearing on inner edgfes o/s & n/s.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s will soon need changing.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at n/s?

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,518 miles

Corrosion on rear inner sills o/s & n/s.Lip & corrosion on front brake disc.Handbrake cable at n/s starting to fray.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,281 miles

both rear spring top retaining brackets getting corroded

both rear undersills getting corroded

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

offside front shocker showing signs of weeping

rear chassis rails getting corroded

small chips offside front windscreen

some deformity both rear tyre casings

some play front anti roll bar link bushes

some play offside top strut mount

some play steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2008 77,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear spring top retaining brackets getting corroded

both rear undersills getting corroded

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

offside front shocker showing signs of weeping

rear chassis rails getting corroded

small chips offside front windscreen

some deformity both rear tyre casings

some play front anti roll bar link bushes

some play offside top strut mount

some play steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

offside front shocker showing signs of weeping

some corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

some play steering column lower pinch bolt

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,256 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front discs showing signs of surface corrosion

metal part of both rear flexes getting corroded

some corrosion both rear undersills

some corrosion rear chassis rails

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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P333 LEA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P333 LEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P333 LEA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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